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database
Definition:
(nou) an organized body of related information
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdeɪtəbeɪs
Examples:
The information in the database was correct.
The obtained information is stored in the database.
Medicare's database is considered the mother lode of health care information.
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Common mistakes of database pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "dat-uh-ˈbase". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdeɪ.təˌbeɪs" in US and "ˈdeɪ.tə.bɑːs" in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce "a" in "database" as a short "a", saying "dat" instead of "day". The correct sound is "eɪ" as in "day". Tip: Practice by saying "day" before "database".
- Syllable separation: Learners might blend the syllables, saying "ˈdatabases" instead of the correct "ˈdeɪ.təˌbeɪs". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Clearly separate the syllables when you speak.
- Ending sound: Some speakers pronounce "database" with a hard "s" at the end, saying "base" instead of the softer "beɪs". The correct pronunciation is "beɪs" in both US and UK. Tip: Focus on softening the final sound.
- Overemphasis on "t": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "t" sound, leading to "dat-uh-base". The correct pronunciation is more fluid, "ˈdeɪ.təˌbeɪs" in US and "ˈdeɪ.tə.bɑːs" in UK. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly without stressing the "t" too much.